Eugine [narrating]:Hi.You remember me. Im Euguine Fitzherbet, and this is the story of how i saved the woman I love, and It starts, with me In bed.I had been dating Rapunzel for nearly a year, and I was working towards proposing, slowly, but surley. Anyway, in one day, our relationship got kinda difficult;
[Close up of Eugine lying in bed, suddenly, Pascal's tounge flies into his ear, and he wakes up in shock]
Eugine:Argh!
Rapunzel[Looming over him with two cups of coffee]:Morning!
Eugine[Rubbing his eyes to wake himself up]:Urgh...morning... what time is It?How long have you been awake?[Looks at clock, realises its 8am]
Rapunzel[Handing him a cup of cofee]:Oh you know....scince 5, [Excitedley] I couldn't sleep!
Eugine:Why?[Sips coffee]
Rapunzel:Well...It's kind of a special day to me Eugine...
Eugine[Thinking to himself]:Oh no!What is today? What is today[frantically]WHAT IS TODAY?? [Looks at Rapunzel, she gives him an impatient, upset look]ok, ok...calm down...i have to take a shot!
Eugine[Out loud]:Happy...birthday?
Rapunzel:Eugine, you remembered!
Eugine:Yeah,happy birthday...sweetheart...
[Rapunzel gasps in joy, then bear hugs him]
Eugine[Mouths]:Yes!
Eugine [narrating]:Ok, I know what your thinking, 'What a jerk, he forgot his girlfriends birthday, he's the devil, he's the devil, yadda yadda yadda.' But this wasn't only her birthday, It was the anniversary of the day I died. Can't expect a man to be eager to remember something like that. Anyway, I got up, and It was a pretty average day, we had breakfast with the King and Queen, went into the town, bake...I mean, went hunting. The only problem I didn't see coming was Raunzels birthday dinner, and opening her presents...
[The King approches Eugine, whilst Eugine is styling his hair In the mirror]
The King:Ahhh! Eugine my boy! How are you there[Coughs hysterically]
Eugine:I'm fine...are you ok?
The King:Yes yes, just abit of phlegm Is all[Coughs even more hysterically, the wheezes painfully]Nothing I can't shake off. So I trust your gift for Rapunzel is top notch, hey?
[Camera zooms into Eugines face, and his eyes widen dramatically]
Eugine:[Gulps]G-g-g-gift?....
The King:Why yes. You have got her one, If I'm not mistaken?
Eugine[Weakly]Yes...It's In the town...be right back...
[Eugine runs off down the corridor]
The King[Shouting after him]:But dinner is in 10 minutes!
Eugine[shouting back, still running]:I'll skip the fish course!
[Skips ahead to Eugine looking around the town square frantically]
Eugine:Need a good gift....need a good gift...
Eugine[To a shifty salesman]:You got any good gifts for a girlfriend?!
Shifty salesman[Opens coat]:I've got some gills. Tell me, this girlfriend, she ever have difficulty breathing underwater?
Eugine:Hmmm....
[Cuts to Rapuznel and her parents sitting at the grand dining table]
Rapunzel:He'll be here any minute...I'm sure.
The Queen:Thats what you said 15 minutes ago..
The King:Yes, quite.[Coughs hysterically, then cuts back to Eugine, still talking to the shifty salesperson]
Eugine:So, If I get the gills and the flippers, I get a free coupon worth one meal at the Snuggly duckling?
Shifty salesman:Yes, but only If your girlfriend lets me take her Lungs to be replaced by gills.
Eugine:Ah. This isn't for me then. Thanks anyway.
Shifty salesman[Hissing]: Your welcome.
Eugine:Right bye![Runs frantically into the town]Gotta find a good gift, gotta find a good gift! [Eying a stationary shop] A-ha!
[Back at the Palace]
The Queen:Right, thats It. I'm eating.
Rapunzel:[Dissapointed tone]Yeah...we may aswell start celebrating my first birthday back home..without him...
[Looks at reflection in her glass of wine, touches it so it ripples, song kicks in, maybe I'll write It, maybe I won't]
[As the ripple stops, song ends, Rapunzel sings last line to her reflection in her wine,]
Eugine[Running down corridor]:Rapunzel!
Rapunzel:Eugine!
King and Queen [in unsion]:Eugine?
Rapunzel:Mother!
King:Rapunzel!
Rapunzel:Pascal!
[Looks at Pascal, awkward scilence as he tries to make off with Rapunzel's chicken leg]
[Eugine arrives, completley out of breath]
Eugine:Woah....how long is that...uh..corridor?Phew![hands Rapunzel a small pink box with a red bow, still out of breath]Happy..birthday...seriousley, how long??[Sits to Rapunzels left]
[Rapunzel opens the package to reveal a rubber that looks like a Chameleon, she looks disgusted, but doesnt let on, Pascal looks smitten]
Rapunzel:Thats, ugh..really, really nice Eugine. Thank you...
Eugine[Smugly]:Well, I know you like Frogs[Pascal hisses at him]. I mean, Chameleons, so I figured, when you write..whatever you like to write, that little eraser may come In handy. I also...
Rapunzel[Interupting Eugine]:You forgot didn't you?
Eugine:What? No, I mean thats a great gift!I would murder for an awesome...eraser like that.
Rapunzel:Mother, father, would you please leave the room for a second?
The Queen:Rapunzel, I...
Rapunzel [Interrupting the Queen]:Mother, I would like It very much If you gave me and 'Flynn Rider' here a moment alone.
The Queen:Ok...If you wish.
[The King and Queen leave]
Eugine:Why did you call me Flynn back there?
Rapunzel[Irritated]:Well, Flynn, I found your wallet on the dresser...so tell me how did you pay for the eraser?
Eugine:I was carrying loose change...
Rapunzel[Not looking at him]:Those pants don't have pockets.
Eugine:In my bag...
Rapunzel:You didn't have a bag.
Eugine:I was carrying It In my sock? Because, ya know, alot of people carry loose change in their sock, for safekeep...
Rapunzel[Standing up, raising her voice,interrupting Eugine]:Eugine! Enough with the lies! A man would just tell someone they ahd forgot, but you? Oh, you have to try and bluff your way out of everything!Be a man!
Eugine:Thats hitting abit below the belt...
Rapunzel:Well, I'm sorry If I've had people ruin my birthday twice in a row now, both of whom were supposed to care about me! But they were both no good liars!
Eugine:I care about you! I just had one mishap!
(In tears, she storms off)
Eugine:Rapunzel!Please, let me make this up to you![Walks off after her]
[The King and Queen emerge from the next room, having heard everything]
The King:Dear dear me....
The Queen:Oh, thats nothing compared to the rows we've had!
The Kings:[Laughs] Indeed, Indeed.Baby steps for them really. [Coughs hysterically]
Eugine(walking after Rapunzel):Rapunzel!Wait, let me just...
(Rapunzel goes into their beroom and slams the door behind her, locking Eugine out)
Eugine:..explain.(Sighs, and pushes his hair back with his hand)
(Eugine strolls back to the dining hall, sits down at the table, and sips a Goblet of wine, the King enters)
Eugine:Sorry about that.
The King:Oh, think nothing of It my boy. It happens In all relationships.
Eugine:Yeah, but she isn't usually like this, shes usually much more mild...
The King:Well, stressful time In a young girls life i suppose, she is growing up alot faster then a 19 year old should,(suddenley starts coughing) should...I suppose. Maybe she needs some time. I mean the Monarch is a vicous circle I suppose...
Eugine(Quietly to himself, as the King talks inaudiably in the background):Circle...
Eugine(Freeze frames, Narrating):Thats when It hit me.
Eugine(No longer narrating):Oh no.
(Eugine goes sprinting off down the corridor again)
The King:Dear me. He's a strange one.
(Eugine reaches the bedroom door, panting)
Eugine(Hits door):Rapunzel! Let me in!
Rapunzel:No-o!
Eugine(still panting):Oh come on?What are you doing in there??
Rapunzel:I'm not feeding Pascal your socks!
Eugine:Right, thats it! Rapunzel, let me in!(repeatedly shoulder barges door)Let me in!Let me in!Let me i...(Door opens, as Rapunzel has opened it, Eugine comes tumbling through the doorway, and crashes into the nightstand)
Eugine(Meekley, getting up):Thank you...
Rapunzel:Eugine I have nothing to...
(Eugine quickly sidels over to her, and places his index finger on his lips)
Eugine:Shh.Shh. I just want you to know I'm sorry. I'm an idiot. Can you please just forgive me?
(Rapunzel smiles at him)
Rapunzel:Yes. Yes I can.
(the two share a kiss, then slide into a hug)
Eugine:Don't worry. I won't forget this date again. Never ever again. i'll make a mental note. 6th of May. Got It.
Rapunzel:6th?
Eugine:...Is It not the 6th?
(Rapunzel gives him a stern look)
Eugine(Weakley):Oh, It's so bad. So very, very bad.
(Rapunzel gives him a disgusted look, and walks off,Eugine flops onto the bed,with his hands over his eyes, he then takes the bedisde calender)
Eugine:7th. Figures.
(Pascal hands Eugine a small black box from his mouth)
Eugine:Well.Atleast she didn't find this.
(Eugine puts the box In his front pocket)
Eugine:I thought of 'sock' before 'front pocket'....
(A palace servant suddenley burts in, Eugine straightens up to look at him)
Servant:Prince Eugine, come quick!It's the King.
(Eugine looks baulderdashed, the camera cuts to the kings bedroom, with a doctor, The Queen,kneeling at his side holding his hand, and Eugine crowded round The King, lying in bed, coughing hysterically, with all around him looking very very morbid;Rapunzel arrives running with two servants)
Rapuzel(Gasps in horror, with her cleched fists up to her mouth):Oh daddy!
(Eugine puts his arm around her, and she buries her head into his chest, the Doctor begins to walk out the room;they look at him, he stops and shakes his head, Eugine makes sure Rapunzel doesn't see this, and gives a crestfallen look)
Eugine:Come on Rapunzel. Go to bed. I'll take care of him.
(Not saying anything, Rapunzel slowly walks down the corridor;cuts back to her room. Rapunzel sits at the dresser, and begins to sobs, with her head buried in her hands)
Rasputin:My my. Don't look too diddly for daddy now does It?
(Rapunzel swerves round in shock; she sees a tall bearded man in a long dark cape, with lush curls in his black hair, beard, and elegant, perfectley shaped, handlebar moustache, standing in the balcony doorway, leaning against the doorframe)
Rapunzel(Still half sobbing inbetween words):Who-o are you?
Rasputin:Oh, they call me many, many things. A crook. A wizard. A fugitive. But you can call me, oh, I don't know...Rasputin.
Rapunzel:What do you want?
Rasputin:Oh not much. Money, power, a fair bride, but I can't get any of that from you. But, Well, I hate seeing a delicate flower such as yourself under this much, well, shall we say trauma? Anyway, I'm ready to make you a little offer, jsut to, well help you out.
Rapunzel(Pulling herself together, not longer sobbing):I'm listening...
Rasputin:Well, you were the girl. The girl with the magic hair. None of this brunette, ugh, mess. You surley remember your magic hair?
Rapunzel:Yes...
Rasputin:Well, your hair could heal people.
Rapunzel:Yes...
Rasputin:You seriousley don't know what I'm getting at?
(awkward scilence, Rasputin stares intensley at her)
Rapunzel:Use my hair??
Rasputin:At last...
Rapunzel:Um, I don't know how stupid you are, but this(fluffs her hair up) isn't magical glowing healing hair. This is just hair, my hair.
Rasputin:I realise, but, Rapunzel, what If I tell you, I can give you your hair back.I can help you make all this go away. On one condition.
(Rapunzel breathes heavily, and takes a moment to look away from him and think to herself)
Rapunzel:Please. Just tell me what you want.
(Rasputin takes a phial of a fluorecsent yellow potion from his cloak)
Rasputin:THIS will restore your hair!THIS will give your poor father a fighting chance!All I ask In return Is one use of your hair. Just one.
(Rapunzel looks away, even more intense, and lost in thought.After a moment of this, she looks at her reflection in the mirror, with Rasputins head visible to her side, Rapunzel turns from the mirror.)
Rapunzel:...Deal.
(Rasputin gives Rapunzel the potion, which she drinks hastily.After a brief moment, Rapunzel's entire body glows golden, and a golden and black ring of majestic colours swirls under her, then, a beam of light shoots upwards from the middle of the ring.After a second, It dies down.The camera shows Rapunzels head, then pans all the way down her now long, blonde hair.She looks behind her, and after the intial suprise, Rapunzels starts wringing her hair)
Rasputin:Better stop admiring my handywork and get moving,Kings not got long left.
(Rapunzel drops the empty phial, picks up her hair, and sprints down the corridor, the camera travel with her until she passes two guards, the camera locks onto them)
Guard #1: Carl, were you at any point thinking of telling these people they're aren't ment to run down the corridors?
Guard #2:I hate this job.
(Cuts back to Rapunzel, who reaches the Kings room.When she enters, she stops for a second, looks at the bed, to see Eugine sitting on a chair beside the bed, and The Queen in the same posistion she was, kneeling at the bedside;they look up at rapunzel)
Eugine(Stands up):Rapunzel, what on...
(Rapunzel darts to the bedside, pushing Eugine back):Move!
(She puts her hair to the Kings forehead)
The king(very very weakly):Rapunzel, I...
Rapunzel:Shh.It's gonna be ok.
Eugine(Calmly):Rapunzel, what are you doing?
Rapunzel(Agressivley):Shut up Eugine just shut up!
Eugine:But I just...
Rapunzel:Shut up!
Eugine:Rapunzel, just...
Rapunzel(very aggressivley):SHUT UP!
Eugine:Shutting up.
(Rapunzel turns back to the bed, and starts to sing)
Rapunzel(Very softly):Flower gleam and glow
Let your powers shine(Her hair begins to glow)
Make the clock reverse
Bring back what once was mine.
Heal what has been hurt
Change the fates design
Save what has been lost
Bring back what once was mine,
What once was mine....
(The Kings skin gains its colour back, and Rapunzel moves her hair from his forehead, and the King coughs loudly, and sits up very sharply, looking around in amazment;Rapunzel and The Queen eyes both light up, and they leap into hugging the King, Eugine, stunned, watches on)
Eugine:Urgh. I'll call the Doctor.
(Skips ahead to the doctor walking in, he looks at Rapunzel, then turns to Eugine)
Doctor:Whats happened to her hair?
Eugine(Laughs):Oh-ho, you know. Women. Always changing their hairdo(laughs, then turns his head to Rapunzel and looks sternly at her, and says in a much sterner tone)Always.
(Rapunzel looks slightly guilty, then the Doctor approaches her)
Doctor:Yes, quite.(Walks over to the Kings bed, and listens to his heartbeat)Amazing. Quite amazing.What happened, how on Earth has he recovered?
Rapunzel:Well, I used my hai...
Eugine(Rapunzel putting his hand over Rapunzel mouth):He just recovered!(Laughs nervousley) Yeah, we just left him to his own devices, and, well, quite incredible, I mean, really, Iv'e neevr seen anything quite so diverting!Yeah we're all happy, It's outstanding, Rapunzel, can I see you In the hall?
(Cuts to the two conversing in the hall)
Eugine(wiping his hand):Did you have to start licking my hand?What are you, 7?
(She looks scornfully at him)
Eugine:What the heck is this anyway?
Rapunzel:What?
Eugine:This!
Rapunzel:What?
Eugine(Grabbing the ends of the front strands of her hair, and flinging them upwards):This!!!
Rapunzel(Bites her lip and sits down on a nerby bench):I don't know. I panicked.
Eugine(Sitting down besides her):Look, just tell me, what happened?
Rapunzel:There was a man. He said things about helping dad. He said he could help me If I would repay him.
Eugine(Standing up suddenly, raising his voice):Who?
Rapunzel(Weakley):I don't know.
Eugine(Louder still):Who?!
Rapunzel(Matching his voice):I don't know!!
(Awkward scilence, Rapunzel wrings her hair whilst looking away, and Eugine pushes his ahnd back over his head)
Rapunzel(More solemnly):He said his name was Rasputin or something...and he's a fugitive of some kind.
Eugine:Well, you don't make deals with people who are criminals on the run from the law! I mean, heavens Rapunzel, who knows what he's going to ask you to do!
Rapunzel(Stands up, thrusts her face into Eugines, so they are pitted, face to face):Look, I panicked! And even If I hadn't been fustrated with people like you, I wouldv'e taken the deal!I wouldn't just let my father die!Not for his enemies, not for you not for anyone!(Pokes him in the forehead in sync with the syllables)You-do-not-own-me!
(A black box falls out Eugine front pocket)
Eugine:Dang It.
(Pascal retrives It, and climbs up onto Rapunzel shoulder, handing her the box in the process)
Eugine:You don't want to open that! Thats nothing! A uhh, another Chameleon eraser! Don't open It, two in one day is sort of greedy!
(She opens it to reveal a Golden ring with a silver gem on it;Rapunzel looks at it in disbelief, and her eyes widen;Eugine bites his lip and looks very nervous and embarassed.Rapunzel places the box in his hand and wraps it around the box.She then walks off down the corridor, out into the courtyard, Eugine looks crestfallen)
Eugine:Ouch.
(Eugine heads into the bedroom and sits on a chest, the cups his hands together and places his head into them;meanwhile, Rapunzel storms out into the garden, arms folded. She takes refuge behing one of the large hedges, and begins to sob)
Rasputin:Well. You've had quite a day, haven't you?
(Rapunzel looks up, and see Rasputin hanging, and looking face to face with her. He drops down)
Rapunzel:How did you do that? theres nothing to hold onto up their....
Rasputin:Oh, thats nothing, think nothing of it.Anyway, Your hair is all long and magic again, your dad is better, and all that. Time to hold up your end of the bargain. Now If you'll step into-my carriage!
(Suddenly turns away,a nd points to nothing)
Rasputin:My, my carriage...
(Awkward scilence, Rapunzel gives him a stern look)
Rasputin:Ergh.
(Suddenly, a dark black carriage comes bursting through the hedges, with black horses, and two men driving it-a tall, blonde one in a feathered hat, and dark black robe, and a small, unkempt, brown haired one, wearing a black vest-the Stabbington brothers are there too, but, Rapunzel doesn't place them)
Rasputin:Always late.(Turning to Rapunzel)Please. Step this way, Princess.(The carriage door eerily opens;Rapunzel starts moving towards the carriage door, hesitates for a second, takes a deep breath, then continues walking)
Scraggles:So this is the girl with the magic hair is it, Mr.Gothel? Yeah, I thought she'd be...Rasputin, I mean Rasputin(Laughs nervously)I said Rasputin, I obviously...
(Rapunzel turns around sharply and faces Rasputin, in shock)
Rasputin(Under his breath):Idiot...
Rapunzel:Mr.Gothel?!
Rasputin:Just an, uh, alias I'm trying out! Yeah, now, please, in the carriage.
(He begins to ease Rapunzel towards the carriage, but she breaks away, and gives him avery irratated look)
Rapunzel:You have something to do with, with...Mother, don't you?
Rasputin(Solemnly):Please.Get in the carriage.
Rapunzel:No...
(Rasputin apppears as Mother Gothel in Rapunzels mind)
Rasputin(Appearing as Mother Gothel to Rapunzel):Rapunzel.Dont fight me. Get. In. The.Carriage.Now.
Rapunzel:No!
(She begins to run off, barging past Rasputin, but her path is blocked when the tall blonde man jumps off the carriage and blocks her)
Pierre:Halt, mon cheri!
(Before Rapunzel can react, her arms are grasped by the Stabbington brothers;Pascal scuttles of inside)
Rapunzel(Struggling):Get off me!
Rasputin:Excellent timing boys.
Stabbington brother #1:Right, we've done our part, where's Rider? It's him we want.
Rasputin:Oh, you'll get your revenge on him. Don't worry, all In good time.
Stabbington brother #1:We want to get him now.
Rapunzel(Quietley to herself):Oh no!Eugine!
(It cuts back to Eugine, sitting alone in the bedroom, and fiddling with the engagmnet ring, looking very upset;Pascal enters the room and tugs on Eugine's sleeve)
Eugine:Pascal?What is it?
(Pascal points his tale at the balcony;Eugine rushes out to it, and sees Rapunzel being held by the Stabbington twins, who are still arguing with Rasputin)
Eugine(Panicked,but quietly to himself):Rapunzel!
(He rushes off downstairs)
Rasputin:Look, this brilliant plan I've concocted needs this stage to work out, and...
(They continues bickering, and one of the twins lets go of Rapunzel to confront Rasputin.Seeing her chance, Rapunzel uses her now free arm to punch one of the brothers in the groin, but the other one immediatley recaptures her, and tries to jostle her into the carriage;Eugine arrives)
Eugine:Rapunzel!
Rapunzel:Eugine!
(Eugine runs at the carriage, but, Pierre attacks him, slashing his sword at him, and Eugine having to evade eachblow;with one final effort, Rapunzel, who has been clinging to the carriage doorframe, is hoarded into the carriage, with the door shut firmly on her, and the carriage sets off, with Rasputin, the Stabbington brother, and Scraggles, with Pierre still attacking Eugine)
Eugine:Rapunzel!
(Eugine is knocked over by Pierre, and, when Pierre is about to land a finishing blow, a shortsword parries his blade;the camera zooms out to reveal Maximus, holding the sword in his mouth, and saving Eugine)
Eugine:Maximus!I knew you'd make an apperance at some point!
(Maximus duels Pierre, the two exchanging thrusts and blows)
Pierre:This is the strangest thing I've ever done!
Eugine:Tell me about it.
(After a short fight, Maximus knocks the sword from Pierres hand, and thrusts his sword right to his neck;Pierre raises his hands in defeat)
Pierre:I have been defeated.(Suddenly kneels to Maximus)I serve you!And only you, my liege. I will honour your every wish, with my life! I...
(Eugine knocks him out with a spade, Maximus gives him a irratated look)
Eugine:What?
(Eugine rides out on Maximus, into the city, as fast as he can, spotting the carriage making its way through the cty centre, Maximus and Eugine pull up to the side of the carriage)
Eugine:Well, this is my stop!
(Eugine flings himself onto the carriage roof, and stands up on it. One of the Stabbington twins climbs onto the roof, with a knife at hand)
Stabbington brother #1:I've waited along time for this Rider. Along time.
(He advances on Eugine)
Eugine:Wait!(He stops)Now, I know we've not been the best of friends exactly, but, can you help me out?Please?I mean, weren't you ever In love?With anybody?Anybody at all?
Stabbington brother #1:Nope.
Eugine:Huh.Alright then.
(Eugine lunges at him, and flying kicks him in the face;he responds by brutally punching Eugine in the stomach)
Eugine(Painfully):No fair.
(Eugine stumbles, and falls to his knees, still winded;the brother grabs his hair, bears his knife, and draws it back, then starts laughing)
Stabbington brother #1:At last. Your history Rider.
(Eugine looks to the right, and suddenly flings himself off the carriage, landing painfully on the ground)
Stabbington brother #1:Huh?(Looks to the right, and sees a low bridge)Argh!(He is knocked off the carriage, and goes tumbling to the ground, twisting his limbs as he goes, landing right next to Eugine;eugine raises himself, clutching his stomach, and badly bruised)
Eugine(Distraught):Rapunzel...
(He looks to his side to see the Stabbington twin, fatally hurt, to his side;very agressivley, he grabs the brother by his collar, and yells at him)
Eugine:Where are they taking her?Who are they?(twice as lound and now shaking the brother)I need to know!!!
Stabbington brother #1:I'll get my revenge. Wait for it.I'll get my revenge.
Eugine(Shaking him even more vigirously):tell me, you worthless pile of dung!Tell me!
(The brother laughs, coughs, then his head drops to the side, lifelessly;he dies)
Eugine(shaking still more vigirously):Don't die!Tell me!Don't die!ARGH!
(He drops the twin, and cups his hands, and plants his face in them, exclaiming in fustration)
Pierre:Got alot of respect for the dead, haven't you?
Eugine:You. You'll give me answers.
Pierre:Now why would I do that?
Eugine:Because the horse says so!
(Pierre looks at Maximus, who nods his head approvingly)
Pierre:Ok, ok. Look, all I know Is Rasputin wants to use her hair once, and he'll let her go free. And believe me, he's a man of his word.
Eugine:That isn't helpful at all!I don't trust him. No, I have to go rescue her.Maximus, you in?
(Maximus Neighs)
Eugine:Good. How bout you, Frenchy?
Pierre:Ok, I'm not French, I do this voice because mine is well, ridiculous. And anyway, why would I help you...
(Maximus snorts at him)
Pierre:Yeah.I'm in.
(It cuts to the inside of the carriage, where Rapunzel, now bound, is looking out the window, watching as the forest goes by;she notices some movement under one of the seats)
Rapunzel:Pascal?
(A patch the red and white seat pattern forms into Pascal, he looks up at Rapunzel, looking very pitiful)
Rapunzel(Sorrowfully):What did I do to deserve this Pascal?
(Pascal scuttles up to her shoulder, and cuddles up to her;Rapunzel smiles, as Pascal shuts his eyes and falls asleep on her shoulder, but he flies off when the carriage jerks to a stop suddenly;a tall silouhette appers outside the window, and Pascal camoflauges and hides;the door suddenly opens, and revels Rasputin)
Rasputin:Hello my dear.
(Rapunzel chokes up, and the remaining Stabbington brother grapples her, and tugs her out the carriage)
Scraggles:This is the place boss.
(Rapunzel looks around, and, to her horror, sees the same ivy-covered cave that her tower was hidden behind;she cringes, and starts resisting the Stabbington brother, but is hustled through it)
Rasputin:Welcome home, my dear.
(As they enter through the cave, the tower is reeled, not much changed from the last time Rapunzel saw it, except there was now a clearly marked door and way up to the tower)
Scraggles:Whatever happened to Pierre and the the brother boss?
Rasputin:Don't know.Don't care.
Scraggles:It's jsut, they made up about 5o% of our manpower, of course,we could really just employ more people to..
(Rasputin sighs, then smacks Scraggles in the face, who lands in the stream of water near the tower;Rapunzel cringes even more, and starts getting flashbacks of the times she had in the tower;painting, baking, arguing with Mother Gothel, being very lonely, and Eugine dying;by the time this has finsihed, they are in her old room, and Rasputin eases towards a vase, which he grins at, and strokes)
Rasputin:Soon my dear. Soon, you will be reborn.
Rapunzel:What are you talking about?
Rasputin:See, I'm not Rasputin, no, a clever disguise. My real anme is father Gothel. And we are here, to bring back your Mother. Won't that be delightful, hmm?
(Rapunzel gasps, and recoils in horror)
Rapunzel:No...please, no.
[Close up of Eugine lying in bed, suddenly, Pascal's tounge flies into his ear, and he wakes up in shock]
Eugine:Argh!
Rapunzel[Looming over him with two cups of coffee]:Morning!
Eugine[Rubbing his eyes to wake himself up]:Urgh...morning... what time is It?How long have you been awake?[Looks at clock, realises its 8am]
Rapunzel[Handing him a cup of cofee]:Oh you know....scince 5, [Excitedley] I couldn't sleep!
Eugine:Why?[Sips coffee]
Rapunzel:Well...It's kind of a special day to me Eugine...
Eugine[Thinking to himself]:Oh no!What is today? What is today[frantically]WHAT IS TODAY?? [Looks at Rapunzel, she gives him an impatient, upset look]ok, ok...calm down...i have to take a shot!
Eugine[Out loud]:Happy...birthday?
Rapunzel:Eugine, you remembered!
Eugine:Yeah,happy birthday...sweetheart...
[Rapunzel gasps in joy, then bear hugs him]
Eugine[Mouths]:Yes!
Eugine [narrating]:Ok, I know what your thinking, 'What a jerk, he forgot his girlfriends birthday, he's the devil, he's the devil, yadda yadda yadda.' But this wasn't only her birthday, It was the anniversary of the day I died. Can't expect a man to be eager to remember something like that. Anyway, I got up, and It was a pretty average day, we had breakfast with the King and Queen, went into the town, bake...I mean, went hunting. The only problem I didn't see coming was Raunzels birthday dinner, and opening her presents...
[The King approches Eugine, whilst Eugine is styling his hair In the mirror]
The King:Ahhh! Eugine my boy! How are you there[Coughs hysterically]
Eugine:I'm fine...are you ok?
The King:Yes yes, just abit of phlegm Is all[Coughs even more hysterically, the wheezes painfully]Nothing I can't shake off. So I trust your gift for Rapunzel is top notch, hey?
[Camera zooms into Eugines face, and his eyes widen dramatically]
Eugine:[Gulps]G-g-g-gift?....
The King:Why yes. You have got her one, If I'm not mistaken?
Eugine[Weakly]Yes...It's In the town...be right back...
[Eugine runs off down the corridor]
The King[Shouting after him]:But dinner is in 10 minutes!
Eugine[shouting back, still running]:I'll skip the fish course!
[Skips ahead to Eugine looking around the town square frantically]
Eugine:Need a good gift....need a good gift...
Eugine[To a shifty salesman]:You got any good gifts for a girlfriend?!
Shifty salesman[Opens coat]:I've got some gills. Tell me, this girlfriend, she ever have difficulty breathing underwater?
Eugine:Hmmm....
[Cuts to Rapuznel and her parents sitting at the grand dining table]
Rapunzel:He'll be here any minute...I'm sure.
The Queen:Thats what you said 15 minutes ago..
The King:Yes, quite.[Coughs hysterically, then cuts back to Eugine, still talking to the shifty salesperson]
Eugine:So, If I get the gills and the flippers, I get a free coupon worth one meal at the Snuggly duckling?
Shifty salesman:Yes, but only If your girlfriend lets me take her Lungs to be replaced by gills.
Eugine:Ah. This isn't for me then. Thanks anyway.
Shifty salesman[Hissing]: Your welcome.
Eugine:Right bye![Runs frantically into the town]Gotta find a good gift, gotta find a good gift! [Eying a stationary shop] A-ha!
[Back at the Palace]
The Queen:Right, thats It. I'm eating.
Rapunzel:[Dissapointed tone]Yeah...we may aswell start celebrating my first birthday back home..without him...
[Looks at reflection in her glass of wine, touches it so it ripples, song kicks in, maybe I'll write It, maybe I won't]
[As the ripple stops, song ends, Rapunzel sings last line to her reflection in her wine,]
Eugine[Running down corridor]:Rapunzel!
Rapunzel:Eugine!
King and Queen [in unsion]:Eugine?
Rapunzel:Mother!
King:Rapunzel!
Rapunzel:Pascal!
[Looks at Pascal, awkward scilence as he tries to make off with Rapunzel's chicken leg]
[Eugine arrives, completley out of breath]
Eugine:Woah....how long is that...uh..corridor?Phew![hands Rapunzel a small pink box with a red bow, still out of breath]Happy..birthday...seriousley, how long??[Sits to Rapunzels left]
[Rapunzel opens the package to reveal a rubber that looks like a Chameleon, she looks disgusted, but doesnt let on, Pascal looks smitten]
Rapunzel:Thats, ugh..really, really nice Eugine. Thank you...
Eugine[Smugly]:Well, I know you like Frogs[Pascal hisses at him]. I mean, Chameleons, so I figured, when you write..whatever you like to write, that little eraser may come In handy. I also...
Rapunzel[Interupting Eugine]:You forgot didn't you?
Eugine:What? No, I mean thats a great gift!I would murder for an awesome...eraser like that.
Rapunzel:Mother, father, would you please leave the room for a second?
The Queen:Rapunzel, I...
Rapunzel [Interrupting the Queen]:Mother, I would like It very much If you gave me and 'Flynn Rider' here a moment alone.
The Queen:Ok...If you wish.
[The King and Queen leave]
Eugine:Why did you call me Flynn back there?
Rapunzel[Irritated]:Well, Flynn, I found your wallet on the dresser...so tell me how did you pay for the eraser?
Eugine:I was carrying loose change...
Rapunzel[Not looking at him]:Those pants don't have pockets.
Eugine:In my bag...
Rapunzel:You didn't have a bag.
Eugine:I was carrying It In my sock? Because, ya know, alot of people carry loose change in their sock, for safekeep...
Rapunzel[Standing up, raising her voice,interrupting Eugine]:Eugine! Enough with the lies! A man would just tell someone they ahd forgot, but you? Oh, you have to try and bluff your way out of everything!Be a man!
Eugine:Thats hitting abit below the belt...
Rapunzel:Well, I'm sorry If I've had people ruin my birthday twice in a row now, both of whom were supposed to care about me! But they were both no good liars!
Eugine:I care about you! I just had one mishap!
(In tears, she storms off)
Eugine:Rapunzel!Please, let me make this up to you![Walks off after her]
[The King and Queen emerge from the next room, having heard everything]
The King:Dear dear me....
The Queen:Oh, thats nothing compared to the rows we've had!
The Kings:[Laughs] Indeed, Indeed.Baby steps for them really. [Coughs hysterically]
Eugine(walking after Rapunzel):Rapunzel!Wait, let me just...
(Rapunzel goes into their beroom and slams the door behind her, locking Eugine out)
Eugine:..explain.(Sighs, and pushes his hair back with his hand)
(Eugine strolls back to the dining hall, sits down at the table, and sips a Goblet of wine, the King enters)
Eugine:Sorry about that.
The King:Oh, think nothing of It my boy. It happens In all relationships.
Eugine:Yeah, but she isn't usually like this, shes usually much more mild...
The King:Well, stressful time In a young girls life i suppose, she is growing up alot faster then a 19 year old should,(suddenley starts coughing) should...I suppose. Maybe she needs some time. I mean the Monarch is a vicous circle I suppose...
Eugine(Quietly to himself, as the King talks inaudiably in the background):Circle...
Eugine(Freeze frames, Narrating):Thats when It hit me.
Eugine(No longer narrating):Oh no.
(Eugine goes sprinting off down the corridor again)
The King:Dear me. He's a strange one.
(Eugine reaches the bedroom door, panting)
Eugine(Hits door):Rapunzel! Let me in!
Rapunzel:No-o!
Eugine(still panting):Oh come on?What are you doing in there??
Rapunzel:I'm not feeding Pascal your socks!
Eugine:Right, thats it! Rapunzel, let me in!(repeatedly shoulder barges door)Let me in!Let me in!Let me i...(Door opens, as Rapunzel has opened it, Eugine comes tumbling through the doorway, and crashes into the nightstand)
Eugine(Meekley, getting up):Thank you...
Rapunzel:Eugine I have nothing to...
(Eugine quickly sidels over to her, and places his index finger on his lips)
Eugine:Shh.Shh. I just want you to know I'm sorry. I'm an idiot. Can you please just forgive me?
(Rapunzel smiles at him)
Rapunzel:Yes. Yes I can.
(the two share a kiss, then slide into a hug)
Eugine:Don't worry. I won't forget this date again. Never ever again. i'll make a mental note. 6th of May. Got It.
Rapunzel:6th?
Eugine:...Is It not the 6th?
(Rapunzel gives him a stern look)
Eugine(Weakley):Oh, It's so bad. So very, very bad.
(Rapunzel gives him a disgusted look, and walks off,Eugine flops onto the bed,with his hands over his eyes, he then takes the bedisde calender)
Eugine:7th. Figures.
(Pascal hands Eugine a small black box from his mouth)
Eugine:Well.Atleast she didn't find this.
(Eugine puts the box In his front pocket)
Eugine:I thought of 'sock' before 'front pocket'....
(A palace servant suddenley burts in, Eugine straightens up to look at him)
Servant:Prince Eugine, come quick!It's the King.
(Eugine looks baulderdashed, the camera cuts to the kings bedroom, with a doctor, The Queen,kneeling at his side holding his hand, and Eugine crowded round The King, lying in bed, coughing hysterically, with all around him looking very very morbid;Rapunzel arrives running with two servants)
Rapuzel(Gasps in horror, with her cleched fists up to her mouth):Oh daddy!
(Eugine puts his arm around her, and she buries her head into his chest, the Doctor begins to walk out the room;they look at him, he stops and shakes his head, Eugine makes sure Rapunzel doesn't see this, and gives a crestfallen look)
Eugine:Come on Rapunzel. Go to bed. I'll take care of him.
(Not saying anything, Rapunzel slowly walks down the corridor;cuts back to her room. Rapunzel sits at the dresser, and begins to sobs, with her head buried in her hands)
Rasputin:My my. Don't look too diddly for daddy now does It?
(Rapunzel swerves round in shock; she sees a tall bearded man in a long dark cape, with lush curls in his black hair, beard, and elegant, perfectley shaped, handlebar moustache, standing in the balcony doorway, leaning against the doorframe)
Rapunzel(Still half sobbing inbetween words):Who-o are you?
Rasputin:Oh, they call me many, many things. A crook. A wizard. A fugitive. But you can call me, oh, I don't know...Rasputin.
Rapunzel:What do you want?
Rasputin:Oh not much. Money, power, a fair bride, but I can't get any of that from you. But, Well, I hate seeing a delicate flower such as yourself under this much, well, shall we say trauma? Anyway, I'm ready to make you a little offer, jsut to, well help you out.
Rapunzel(Pulling herself together, not longer sobbing):I'm listening...
Rasputin:Well, you were the girl. The girl with the magic hair. None of this brunette, ugh, mess. You surley remember your magic hair?
Rapunzel:Yes...
Rasputin:Well, your hair could heal people.
Rapunzel:Yes...
Rasputin:You seriousley don't know what I'm getting at?
(awkward scilence, Rasputin stares intensley at her)
Rapunzel:Use my hair??
Rasputin:At last...
Rapunzel:Um, I don't know how stupid you are, but this(fluffs her hair up) isn't magical glowing healing hair. This is just hair, my hair.
Rasputin:I realise, but, Rapunzel, what If I tell you, I can give you your hair back.I can help you make all this go away. On one condition.
(Rapunzel breathes heavily, and takes a moment to look away from him and think to herself)
Rapunzel:Please. Just tell me what you want.
(Rasputin takes a phial of a fluorecsent yellow potion from his cloak)
Rasputin:THIS will restore your hair!THIS will give your poor father a fighting chance!All I ask In return Is one use of your hair. Just one.
(Rapunzel looks away, even more intense, and lost in thought.After a moment of this, she looks at her reflection in the mirror, with Rasputins head visible to her side, Rapunzel turns from the mirror.)
Rapunzel:...Deal.
(Rasputin gives Rapunzel the potion, which she drinks hastily.After a brief moment, Rapunzel's entire body glows golden, and a golden and black ring of majestic colours swirls under her, then, a beam of light shoots upwards from the middle of the ring.After a second, It dies down.The camera shows Rapunzels head, then pans all the way down her now long, blonde hair.She looks behind her, and after the intial suprise, Rapunzels starts wringing her hair)
Rasputin:Better stop admiring my handywork and get moving,Kings not got long left.
(Rapunzel drops the empty phial, picks up her hair, and sprints down the corridor, the camera travel with her until she passes two guards, the camera locks onto them)
Guard #1: Carl, were you at any point thinking of telling these people they're aren't ment to run down the corridors?
Guard #2:I hate this job.
(Cuts back to Rapunzel, who reaches the Kings room.When she enters, she stops for a second, looks at the bed, to see Eugine sitting on a chair beside the bed, and The Queen in the same posistion she was, kneeling at the bedside;they look up at rapunzel)
Eugine(Stands up):Rapunzel, what on...
(Rapunzel darts to the bedside, pushing Eugine back):Move!
(She puts her hair to the Kings forehead)
The king(very very weakly):Rapunzel, I...
Rapunzel:Shh.It's gonna be ok.
Eugine(Calmly):Rapunzel, what are you doing?
Rapunzel(Agressivley):Shut up Eugine just shut up!
Eugine:But I just...
Rapunzel:Shut up!
Eugine:Rapunzel, just...
Rapunzel(very aggressivley):SHUT UP!
Eugine:Shutting up.
(Rapunzel turns back to the bed, and starts to sing)
Rapunzel(Very softly):Flower gleam and glow
Let your powers shine(Her hair begins to glow)
Make the clock reverse
Bring back what once was mine.
Heal what has been hurt
Change the fates design
Save what has been lost
Bring back what once was mine,
What once was mine....
(The Kings skin gains its colour back, and Rapunzel moves her hair from his forehead, and the King coughs loudly, and sits up very sharply, looking around in amazment;Rapunzel and The Queen eyes both light up, and they leap into hugging the King, Eugine, stunned, watches on)
Eugine:Urgh. I'll call the Doctor.
(Skips ahead to the doctor walking in, he looks at Rapunzel, then turns to Eugine)
Doctor:Whats happened to her hair?
Eugine(Laughs):Oh-ho, you know. Women. Always changing their hairdo(laughs, then turns his head to Rapunzel and looks sternly at her, and says in a much sterner tone)Always.
(Rapunzel looks slightly guilty, then the Doctor approaches her)
Doctor:Yes, quite.(Walks over to the Kings bed, and listens to his heartbeat)Amazing. Quite amazing.What happened, how on Earth has he recovered?
Rapunzel:Well, I used my hai...
Eugine(Rapunzel putting his hand over Rapunzel mouth):He just recovered!(Laughs nervousley) Yeah, we just left him to his own devices, and, well, quite incredible, I mean, really, Iv'e neevr seen anything quite so diverting!Yeah we're all happy, It's outstanding, Rapunzel, can I see you In the hall?
(Cuts to the two conversing in the hall)
Eugine(wiping his hand):Did you have to start licking my hand?What are you, 7?
(She looks scornfully at him)
Eugine:What the heck is this anyway?
Rapunzel:What?
Eugine:This!
Rapunzel:What?
Eugine(Grabbing the ends of the front strands of her hair, and flinging them upwards):This!!!
Rapunzel(Bites her lip and sits down on a nerby bench):I don't know. I panicked.
Eugine(Sitting down besides her):Look, just tell me, what happened?
Rapunzel:There was a man. He said things about helping dad. He said he could help me If I would repay him.
Eugine(Standing up suddenly, raising his voice):Who?
Rapunzel(Weakley):I don't know.
Eugine(Louder still):Who?!
Rapunzel(Matching his voice):I don't know!!
(Awkward scilence, Rapunzel wrings her hair whilst looking away, and Eugine pushes his ahnd back over his head)
Rapunzel(More solemnly):He said his name was Rasputin or something...and he's a fugitive of some kind.
Eugine:Well, you don't make deals with people who are criminals on the run from the law! I mean, heavens Rapunzel, who knows what he's going to ask you to do!
Rapunzel(Stands up, thrusts her face into Eugines, so they are pitted, face to face):Look, I panicked! And even If I hadn't been fustrated with people like you, I wouldv'e taken the deal!I wouldn't just let my father die!Not for his enemies, not for you not for anyone!(Pokes him in the forehead in sync with the syllables)You-do-not-own-me!
(A black box falls out Eugine front pocket)
Eugine:Dang It.
(Pascal retrives It, and climbs up onto Rapunzel shoulder, handing her the box in the process)
Eugine:You don't want to open that! Thats nothing! A uhh, another Chameleon eraser! Don't open It, two in one day is sort of greedy!
(She opens it to reveal a Golden ring with a silver gem on it;Rapunzel looks at it in disbelief, and her eyes widen;Eugine bites his lip and looks very nervous and embarassed.Rapunzel places the box in his hand and wraps it around the box.She then walks off down the corridor, out into the courtyard, Eugine looks crestfallen)
Eugine:Ouch.
(Eugine heads into the bedroom and sits on a chest, the cups his hands together and places his head into them;meanwhile, Rapunzel storms out into the garden, arms folded. She takes refuge behing one of the large hedges, and begins to sob)
Rasputin:Well. You've had quite a day, haven't you?
(Rapunzel looks up, and see Rasputin hanging, and looking face to face with her. He drops down)
Rapunzel:How did you do that? theres nothing to hold onto up their....
Rasputin:Oh, thats nothing, think nothing of it.Anyway, Your hair is all long and magic again, your dad is better, and all that. Time to hold up your end of the bargain. Now If you'll step into-my carriage!
(Suddenly turns away,a nd points to nothing)
Rasputin:My, my carriage...
(Awkward scilence, Rapunzel gives him a stern look)
Rasputin:Ergh.
(Suddenly, a dark black carriage comes bursting through the hedges, with black horses, and two men driving it-a tall, blonde one in a feathered hat, and dark black robe, and a small, unkempt, brown haired one, wearing a black vest-the Stabbington brothers are there too, but, Rapunzel doesn't place them)
Rasputin:Always late.(Turning to Rapunzel)Please. Step this way, Princess.(The carriage door eerily opens;Rapunzel starts moving towards the carriage door, hesitates for a second, takes a deep breath, then continues walking)
Scraggles:So this is the girl with the magic hair is it, Mr.Gothel? Yeah, I thought she'd be...Rasputin, I mean Rasputin(Laughs nervously)I said Rasputin, I obviously...
(Rapunzel turns around sharply and faces Rasputin, in shock)
Rasputin(Under his breath):Idiot...
Rapunzel:Mr.Gothel?!
Rasputin:Just an, uh, alias I'm trying out! Yeah, now, please, in the carriage.
(He begins to ease Rapunzel towards the carriage, but she breaks away, and gives him avery irratated look)
Rapunzel:You have something to do with, with...Mother, don't you?
Rasputin(Solemnly):Please.Get in the carriage.
Rapunzel:No...
(Rasputin apppears as Mother Gothel in Rapunzels mind)
Rasputin(Appearing as Mother Gothel to Rapunzel):Rapunzel.Dont fight me. Get. In. The.Carriage.Now.
Rapunzel:No!
(She begins to run off, barging past Rasputin, but her path is blocked when the tall blonde man jumps off the carriage and blocks her)
Pierre:Halt, mon cheri!
(Before Rapunzel can react, her arms are grasped by the Stabbington brothers;Pascal scuttles of inside)
Rapunzel(Struggling):Get off me!
Rasputin:Excellent timing boys.
Stabbington brother #1:Right, we've done our part, where's Rider? It's him we want.
Rasputin:Oh, you'll get your revenge on him. Don't worry, all In good time.
Stabbington brother #1:We want to get him now.
Rapunzel(Quietley to herself):Oh no!Eugine!
(It cuts back to Eugine, sitting alone in the bedroom, and fiddling with the engagmnet ring, looking very upset;Pascal enters the room and tugs on Eugine's sleeve)
Eugine:Pascal?What is it?
(Pascal points his tale at the balcony;Eugine rushes out to it, and sees Rapunzel being held by the Stabbington twins, who are still arguing with Rasputin)
Eugine(Panicked,but quietly to himself):Rapunzel!
(He rushes off downstairs)
Rasputin:Look, this brilliant plan I've concocted needs this stage to work out, and...
(They continues bickering, and one of the twins lets go of Rapunzel to confront Rasputin.Seeing her chance, Rapunzel uses her now free arm to punch one of the brothers in the groin, but the other one immediatley recaptures her, and tries to jostle her into the carriage;Eugine arrives)
Eugine:Rapunzel!
Rapunzel:Eugine!
(Eugine runs at the carriage, but, Pierre attacks him, slashing his sword at him, and Eugine having to evade eachblow;with one final effort, Rapunzel, who has been clinging to the carriage doorframe, is hoarded into the carriage, with the door shut firmly on her, and the carriage sets off, with Rasputin, the Stabbington brother, and Scraggles, with Pierre still attacking Eugine)
Eugine:Rapunzel!
(Eugine is knocked over by Pierre, and, when Pierre is about to land a finishing blow, a shortsword parries his blade;the camera zooms out to reveal Maximus, holding the sword in his mouth, and saving Eugine)
Eugine:Maximus!I knew you'd make an apperance at some point!
(Maximus duels Pierre, the two exchanging thrusts and blows)
Pierre:This is the strangest thing I've ever done!
Eugine:Tell me about it.
(After a short fight, Maximus knocks the sword from Pierres hand, and thrusts his sword right to his neck;Pierre raises his hands in defeat)
Pierre:I have been defeated.(Suddenly kneels to Maximus)I serve you!And only you, my liege. I will honour your every wish, with my life! I...
(Eugine knocks him out with a spade, Maximus gives him a irratated look)
Eugine:What?
(Eugine rides out on Maximus, into the city, as fast as he can, spotting the carriage making its way through the cty centre, Maximus and Eugine pull up to the side of the carriage)
Eugine:Well, this is my stop!
(Eugine flings himself onto the carriage roof, and stands up on it. One of the Stabbington twins climbs onto the roof, with a knife at hand)
Stabbington brother #1:I've waited along time for this Rider. Along time.
(He advances on Eugine)
Eugine:Wait!(He stops)Now, I know we've not been the best of friends exactly, but, can you help me out?Please?I mean, weren't you ever In love?With anybody?Anybody at all?
Stabbington brother #1:Nope.
Eugine:Huh.Alright then.
(Eugine lunges at him, and flying kicks him in the face;he responds by brutally punching Eugine in the stomach)
Eugine(Painfully):No fair.
(Eugine stumbles, and falls to his knees, still winded;the brother grabs his hair, bears his knife, and draws it back, then starts laughing)
Stabbington brother #1:At last. Your history Rider.
(Eugine looks to the right, and suddenly flings himself off the carriage, landing painfully on the ground)
Stabbington brother #1:Huh?(Looks to the right, and sees a low bridge)Argh!(He is knocked off the carriage, and goes tumbling to the ground, twisting his limbs as he goes, landing right next to Eugine;eugine raises himself, clutching his stomach, and badly bruised)
Eugine(Distraught):Rapunzel...
(He looks to his side to see the Stabbington twin, fatally hurt, to his side;very agressivley, he grabs the brother by his collar, and yells at him)
Eugine:Where are they taking her?Who are they?(twice as lound and now shaking the brother)I need to know!!!
Stabbington brother #1:I'll get my revenge. Wait for it.I'll get my revenge.
Eugine(Shaking him even more vigirously):tell me, you worthless pile of dung!Tell me!
(The brother laughs, coughs, then his head drops to the side, lifelessly;he dies)
Eugine(shaking still more vigirously):Don't die!Tell me!Don't die!ARGH!
(He drops the twin, and cups his hands, and plants his face in them, exclaiming in fustration)
Pierre:Got alot of respect for the dead, haven't you?
Eugine:You. You'll give me answers.
Pierre:Now why would I do that?
Eugine:Because the horse says so!
(Pierre looks at Maximus, who nods his head approvingly)
Pierre:Ok, ok. Look, all I know Is Rasputin wants to use her hair once, and he'll let her go free. And believe me, he's a man of his word.
Eugine:That isn't helpful at all!I don't trust him. No, I have to go rescue her.Maximus, you in?
(Maximus Neighs)
Eugine:Good. How bout you, Frenchy?
Pierre:Ok, I'm not French, I do this voice because mine is well, ridiculous. And anyway, why would I help you...
(Maximus snorts at him)
Pierre:Yeah.I'm in.
(It cuts to the inside of the carriage, where Rapunzel, now bound, is looking out the window, watching as the forest goes by;she notices some movement under one of the seats)
Rapunzel:Pascal?
(A patch the red and white seat pattern forms into Pascal, he looks up at Rapunzel, looking very pitiful)
Rapunzel(Sorrowfully):What did I do to deserve this Pascal?
(Pascal scuttles up to her shoulder, and cuddles up to her;Rapunzel smiles, as Pascal shuts his eyes and falls asleep on her shoulder, but he flies off when the carriage jerks to a stop suddenly;a tall silouhette appers outside the window, and Pascal camoflauges and hides;the door suddenly opens, and revels Rasputin)
Rasputin:Hello my dear.
(Rapunzel chokes up, and the remaining Stabbington brother grapples her, and tugs her out the carriage)
Scraggles:This is the place boss.
(Rapunzel looks around, and, to her horror, sees the same ivy-covered cave that her tower was hidden behind;she cringes, and starts resisting the Stabbington brother, but is hustled through it)
Rasputin:Welcome home, my dear.
(As they enter through the cave, the tower is reeled, not much changed from the last time Rapunzel saw it, except there was now a clearly marked door and way up to the tower)
Scraggles:Whatever happened to Pierre and the the brother boss?
Rasputin:Don't know.Don't care.
Scraggles:It's jsut, they made up about 5o% of our manpower, of course,we could really just employ more people to..
(Rasputin sighs, then smacks Scraggles in the face, who lands in the stream of water near the tower;Rapunzel cringes even more, and starts getting flashbacks of the times she had in the tower;painting, baking, arguing with Mother Gothel, being very lonely, and Eugine dying;by the time this has finsihed, they are in her old room, and Rasputin eases towards a vase, which he grins at, and strokes)
Rasputin:Soon my dear. Soon, you will be reborn.
Rapunzel:What are you talking about?
Rasputin:See, I'm not Rasputin, no, a clever disguise. My real anme is father Gothel. And we are here, to bring back your Mother. Won't that be delightful, hmm?
(Rapunzel gasps, and recoils in horror)
Rapunzel:No...please, no.